editors csse jun08 v4
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This presentation is by 2 editors on advice for publishing, and is geared towards graduate studentsTRANSCRIPT
PUZZLED OVER PEER REVIEW?
Strategies for Publishing Your Academic Work from the Editors of CJLT/RCAT and CJNSE/RCJCÉ
Michele Jacobsen
Kelly Edmonds
CCGSE/CSSE presentation June 2008
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Topics Selecting an appropriate
journal Open-Access publishing Academic Review of
Research Editor’s Submission Tips Editor’s Advice
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CJLT and CJNSE/RCJCÉ Selecting an appropriate journal
Purposes and mandate Roles of editorial team
Who are all of these people?! Targeting journal guidelines Question and answer
Our Two Journals - Diverse Examples!
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CJLT and CJNSE/RCJCÉ Open Access Publishing
An attitude and moral stance An approach to working with
authors Copyright issues and intellectual
property Academic integrity Question and answer
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CJLT and CJNSE/RCJCÉ Academic Review of Research
Purpose Editorial review Peer review Blind/non-blind
Process Timeline Question and answer
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CJLT and CJNSE/RCJCÉ Editor’s Submission Tips
Determine your manuscript TYPE Research paper, literature review, case study,
position paper, critical scholarship, book review
Submission Criteria Journal purpose, length, format, citation style,
inclusive language, Media
Strong Academic Writing style Coherence, flow, organization Contribution, innovative ideas Cite your sources Careful of personal opinion and pronouns, verb
tenses, acronyms, and colloquialism
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CJLT and CJNSE/RCJCÉ Editor’s Advice
Be confident in the value of your work Be persistent
Do your homework Resubmit when invited to do so
Be patient Recognize appropriate timelines Editors and peer reviewers are volunteers
Mind your reputation Polite, humble
How can I increase the chances that my work will get published?
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Contact
dmjacobs @ ucalgary.ca Editor, CJLT/RCAT
kaedmond @ ucalgary.ca Editor, CJNSE/RCJCE
Slides available at slideshare:
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